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Daniel Matejča: Fišer, Martinů, Suk
A highly individual duo makes a memorable recording debut
Gwendeline Lumaret: Hakim
An organist–composer turns to the cello with mixed results
The Scale Knitters: Marais
A viol master soars to the heights in a violin album
Niklas Liepe: Mendelssohn
A saccharine approach does Mendelssohn few favours
Muriel Cantoreggi: F.X. Mozart
A refreshing album of music by Mozart’s youngest child
Stamic Quartet: Novák
A fine quartet signs off with music by a notable Dvořák pupil
Concert reviews
Misha Galaganov: Telemann
A Baroque viola borrowing given with real panache
The Strad Recommends: Chiaroscuro Quartet: Haydn
A freshness of approach proves winning in this evolving Haydn cycle
The Strad Recommends: Miró Quartet: Ginastera
A quartet marks its 30th birthday on searing form
The Strad Recommends: Hans Christian Aavik: Bruch
A competition winner shows his mettle in highly contrasting works
Concert review: Pablo Ferrández (cello), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Domingo Hindoyan
Edward Bhesania hears the performance of Roberto Sierra, Elgar and Rachmaninoff at London’s Barbican Hall on 19 May 2025
Concert review: Blake Pouliot (violin) Henry Kramer (piano)
Leah Hollingsworth hears the performance of Bao Zhi Yang, Janáček, Derrick Skye, Pirayeh Pourafar and Prokofiev at New York’s Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, on 8 May 2025
Book reviews
Chu-Yu Yang: An English Pastoral
An inviting exploration of English pastoral music
Ensemble Louise Farrenc: Bonis, Farrenc, Firsova
A trio of works demanding repeat listening
Takács Quartet, Marc-André Hamelin: Dvořák, Price
An unusual coupling proves compelling
Eusebius Quartet: Elgar and Fauré
Sensitive musicianship defines these winning performances
Karolos: Fokkens, Joseph, Mozart
A slow-burn approach reaps rich rewards
Theodor Lyngstad: Kabalevsky, Schumann
An unusual concerto coupling marks a promising debut
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